Saroj Khatri
Kingston,ACT
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Yakiboi
12.2020 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Chef
Italian Place
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Education
Diploma -
Sphere Education Insttitute
03.2022
Masters - Software Engineering
IIBIT
Federation University06.2020
Skills
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Inventory Rotation
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Kitchen Equipment Safety
- Cost Control
- Performance Improvement Monitoring
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Active Listening
- Workflow Coordination
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Employee Training
- Budget Development
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Chef
Yakiboi
12.2020 - Current
Chef
Italian Place
12.2020 - 04.2022
Diploma -
Sphere Education Insttitute
Masters - Software Engineering
IIBIT
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